Apple has released the sixth beta of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1, introducing new Apple Intelligence features. Here are all the details.
Apple has released beta 6 versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 e macOS Sequoia 15.1with new features Apple Intelligenceits suite of tools based on generative artificial intelligence. Along with these updates, beta 4 versions of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1 e visionOS 2.1.
The updates are mainly focused on bug fixes and improvements for developers. Beta versions are currently only available to members of Apple developer programso to access these updates you need to have a account Apple Developer.
The release notes of iOS 18.1 e iPadOS 18.1 they talk about bug fixes that improve the user experience. Among the problems resolved, there is a defect that prevented use Spotlight from the lock screen and some errors in the search icons. With regard to macOS Sequoia 15.1Apple said it fixed issues with message notifications not being received when the device was connected to a VPN.
These updates are only available for compatible devices Apple Intelligencewhich include:
- iPhone 16 e iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro e iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro e iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPad Air con M1 (or later)
- iPad Pro con M1 (or later)
- Mac con M1 (or later)
In addition to the new features for iOS, iPadOS and macOS, Apple is also expected to have made improvements to watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1 e visionOS 2.1although the details are less clear. Interestingly, when connected to an iPhone with iOS 18.1the users of the Apple Watch they will be able to see notifications generated by artificial intelligence directly on the device.
Here are the build numbers of the released beta versions:
- iOS 18.1 beta 6: 22B5069a
- iPadOS 18.1 beta 6: 22B5069a
- macOS 15.1 beta 6: 24B5070a
- watchOS 11.1 beta 4: 22R5569a
- tvOS 18.1 beta 4: 22J5567a
- visionOS 2.1 beta 4: 22N5567a
Apple has not yet confirmed an official release date for stable versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 e macOS Sequoia 15.1but rumors indicate they could arrive on October 28. Also watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1 e visionOS 2.1 they are expected to be released the same day.